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Best Sauk County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 5,874 students in Sauk County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sauk County, WI are Grand Avenue Elementary School, Merrimac Community and Willson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sauk County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sauk County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Sauk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 Grand Ave
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1900
Gr: 3-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Merrimac Community
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 School St
Merrimac, WI 53561
(608) 643-1995
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Willson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
146 Berkley Blvd
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3925
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 54% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2400 8th St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8942
Gr: 3-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
River Valley Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
660 W Daley St
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2556
Gr: 5-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Lake Delton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 W Delavan St
Lake Delton, WI 53940
(608) 253-4391
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Tower Rock Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
S9033 Denzer Rd
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1997
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
815 6th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3920
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Alexander Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Gr: PK-2 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
North Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
S4890 County Road I
North Freedom, WI 53951
(608) 522-4946
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Al Behrman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Mulberry St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
830 W Daley St
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2559
Gr: 1-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Webb Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
707 N Webb Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8930
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Sauk Prairie Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Maple St
Sauk City, WI 53583
(608) 643-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
Jack Young Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1531 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3930
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Pineview Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1121 8th St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8932
Gr: PK-2 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Elementary School
1200 Broadway St
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1800
Gr: PK-2 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sauk County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sauk County, WI include Grand Avenue Elementary School, Merrimac Community and Willson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sauk County?
17 public elementary schools are located in Sauk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sauk County?
Sauk County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Sauk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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